I'd heard that Port seem to be experiencing some problems at the moment - it seems hard to believe, as they are clearly a team of people who know how to make great beer, but there certainly are a lot of unhappy (and quite a few happy, it should be said) customers talking about this on Beer Advocate.
Port has some quality control issues right now. Their lastest brandy barrel aged beer ($30) had no carb on release and I just got an IPA from them that was infected with brett. Their beers are good when on, but I can't afford to gamble with the prices they charge.
Hmm, I think I'm going to have to be the Switzerland of the war between CAMRA and the APRK - I'll subscribe to CAMRA, wear APRK T-shirts, and call the police if anyone flushes the toilet after 10pm.
Yeah, it's good, but a bit of a beast. I tend to drink hoppy beers quite quickly, but at 10.5%abv, that can get a bit messy.
And yes, it's a wine t-shirt, but don't worry, it's not a sponsored product placement! (although I wouldn't rule out the idea if any brewers want to send me their t-shirts)
Cheers, Chad. The glass is a habit I've got into, but I likethat it traps a lot of aroma and you can swirl the beer easily to release more. It seems to irritate a lot of people, who think that I'm some sort of wine geek coming to spoil their fun. I also think that if you use the same glass consistnently (be it nonic, tumbler or jamjar), you can compare beers accurately.
Alan Moore?! Good lord! I'm not sure what he looks like without his hair and berad, so I'll have to take your word for it.
No no, drinking that kind of beer out of a wine glass is the best way, like you said, to get the full aroma and full flavor of a great beer. The flavors just release from that type of glass. This is the first video review of yours I have come across. Nice work, you're review is spontaneous in nature. My wife and would love to share a pint with you the next time we make it across the big pond. Cheers!
I'd heard that Port seem to be experiencing some problems at the moment - it seems hard to believe, as they are clearly a team of people who know how to make great beer, but there certainly are a lot of unhappy (and quite a few happy, it should be said) customers talking about this on Beer Advocate.
ZakAvery 2 years ago
Port has some quality control issues right now. Their lastest brandy barrel aged beer ($30) had no carb on release and I just got an IPA from them that was infected with brett. Their beers are good when on, but I can't afford to gamble with the prices they charge.
agubser07 2 years ago
I'll try this garlic bread idea with a nice hoppy dogfish head or something, thanks for the info on that one man.
FishBrew21 2 years ago
Avery, APRK is calling your name. There's a free t-shirt in it for you when they're screened. Maybe some beer glasses too, LOL!
nige4958 2 years ago
Hmm, I think I'm going to have to be the Switzerland of the war between CAMRA and the APRK - I'll subscribe to CAMRA, wear APRK T-shirts, and call the police if anyone flushes the toilet after 10pm.
ZakAvery 2 years ago
This is a super beer. I had it a few weeks ago with a huge bowl of homemeade hummus and pitta crisps - it is great with oil and garlic and bread!
Is that a wine t-shirt, btw?! :)
markdredge 2 years ago
Yeah, it's good, but a bit of a beast. I tend to drink hoppy beers quite quickly, but at 10.5%abv, that can get a bit messy.
And yes, it's a wine t-shirt, but don't worry, it's not a sponsored product placement! (although I wouldn't rule out the idea if any brewers want to send me their t-shirts)
ZakAvery 2 years ago
I notice you usually drink out of an oversized wine glass. I prefer nonic and tumbler pint glasses.
Hey Zak, you kinda look like Alan Moore but with much shorter hair, LOL
Double IPA? Like an imperial beer? I've never been a fan. Cool video!
Chad9976 2 years ago
Cheers, Chad. The glass is a habit I've got into, but I likethat it traps a lot of aroma and you can swirl the beer easily to release more. It seems to irritate a lot of people, who think that I'm some sort of wine geek coming to spoil their fun. I also think that if you use the same glass consistnently (be it nonic, tumbler or jamjar), you can compare beers accurately.
Alan Moore?! Good lord! I'm not sure what he looks like without his hair and berad, so I'll have to take your word for it.
ZakAvery 2 years ago
I notice you only review GOOD beers. I'd love to see you drink Bud Light or Pabst Blue Ribbon (if you get those beers in the UK?)
Chad9976 2 years ago
Hmm, that's a bit of a dilemma. At the moment, have a lot of good beers, but at some point, I guess I should try something a bit less exalted.
ZakAvery 2 years ago
ZakAvery,
No no, drinking that kind of beer out of a wine glass is the best way, like you said, to get the full aroma and full flavor of a great beer. The flavors just release from that type of glass. This is the first video review of yours I have come across. Nice work, you're review is spontaneous in nature. My wife and would love to share a pint with you the next time we make it across the big pond. Cheers!
smcbrewingco 2 years ago